not only in sports today but in news, etc. there is a warrior connection as well golden state team president did the same thing. his perspective on what collins now faces is next in sports. ppñ#xÑÑ >>> good evening, jason collins always stood tall but never more than today. he has came out today as openly the first openly gay player in major american sports. collins the 34-year-old center wrote i didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major american team sport but since i am, i'm happen yes to start the conversation. he was all american at stanford first round draft nick 2001. he's bounced around among six teams over 12 years but known for his aggressive physical style play. he played for wash this year but contract expire sod big question now going forward is, will another team offer him a job? and will today's announcement help or hurt? he's getting a lot of support. kobe bryant wrote proved jason collins. and bay area native jason kidd tweeted jason's sexuality doesn't change the fact he's a great